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Proposed Council Minutes Regular Meeting of June 11,2002 Page 8 of 14 Councilmember Stein stated the maximum square footage of the accessory dwelling unit could be 1,000 square feet, and if a property owner had a 1,000 square foot detached garage, this type of structure could essentially be larger than the principal dwelling unit. Community Development Director Hurlburt discouraged the Council from eliminating these units on detached garages, as this type of use would allow for a carriage house design. She stated some of the more attractive uses for accessory dwelling units were with detached garages. Councilmember Johnson stated that she could be concerned if a property owner constructs a detached garage after the home is built, and then an accessory dwelling unit is constructed on top of the garage. She would be very concerned about the design of the structure. Community Development Director Hurlburt stated there could be the similar problem with an attached garage that is added after the home is constructed. She stated an attached garage doesn't have to be constructed the same time the house is built. Councilmember Stein stated that being the case, perhaps there should be an architectural review of the design of the structure or a Conditional Use Permit process. Councilmember Slavik suggested there be a Conditional Use Permit process rather than an administrative permit. Community Development Director Hurlburt stated the property owner would have the right to appeal to the Council if they would disagree with staff s ruling on the design of the structure. Councilmember Stein stated he would also support a Conditional Use Permit process for any accessory dwelling unit over a detached garage. This type of process would also allow the neighbors to be notified. Councilmember Slavik stated that she assumed the accessory dwelling units would be constructed simultaneously as the development is being constructed. However, that not being the case, future accessory dwelling units could impact the residential character of the neighborhood. Councilmember Johnson spoke to the amendment and stated that she preferred that accessory dwelling units are included in the original building plans filed with the City for the development. Community Development Director Hurlburt reminded the Council that accessory dwelling units wouldn't be allowed in the Seven Greens development if this use isn't allowed in the Zoning Ordinance and ifthe effective date isn't June 1,2001. Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to call the question. With Slavik, Stein, Hewitt, and Tierney voting no, and Johnson, Black, and Harstad voting yes, the motion failed.